Biotech Values

[apljack]

Re: Invega
Invega is FDA approved. It is simply an extended release formulation of Risperidone. It has the classical side effect profile: extrapyramidal symptoms with the risk of TD and some risk for weight gain/diabetes, but there is no Q-T interval prolongation issue that I am aware of.

Because it is a knockoff with generic risperidone available, I have seen nothing of this drug in the clinic and no reps coming by to market it.

An interesting side note. Abilify, The BMY antipsychotic, has made the journey from "also ran" to blockbuster in the most quiet way that I have ever seen with a psych drug. Their use of low dose to improve refractory depression was a stroke of marketing genius.

aj